{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-tray-octagonal-shaped-with-vase-blossom-motif","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Tray: Octagonal Shaped with Vase \u0026 Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home a piece of Korea’s most treasured craft tradition. This handmade octagonal tray showcases najeonchilgi — the centuries-old art of inlaying iridescent mother-of-pearl into black lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN\u003cbr\u003eThe motif depicts an elegant vase filled with plum blossoms beside a delicate cup, with a crane in flight above — symbols of longevity, purity, and good fortune in Korean tradition. Each fragment of mother-of-pearl is hand-cut and set into the lacquered surface, catching light with shifting blue, pink, and violet iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSE \u0026amp; DISPLAY\u003cbr\u003eServe tea, sweets, or small dishes with a touch of quiet luxury, or display the tray upright on a stand as striking wall or shelf decor. The octagonal shape — a traditional Korean form symbolizing balance — makes it a standout accent in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cbr\u003eHeight: \u003cbr\u003eDepth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT NAJEONCHILGI\u003cbr\u003eNajeonchilgi is Korea’s traditional mother-of-pearl lacquerware, recognized as a national cultural asset. Artisans layer natural lacquer over wood, then inlay hand-cut abalone and pearl oyster shell — a process requiring dozens of steps and exceptional skill. Korean mother-of-pearl is prized as “the jewel of the Orient” for its enduring shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful gift for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, or collectors of fine Asian craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE\u003cbr\u003eWipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid prolonged moisture and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtinKo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52272719331559,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/Octagonal-tray-vase-pattern.jpg?v=1783037780","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/en-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-tray-octagonal-shaped-with-vase-blossom-motif","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}